Twin starboard side 9-cylinder turbosupercharged 1,200-hp Curtiss-Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone 9 radial engines. On board the restored Collings Foundation B-17G-85-DL Flying Fortress heavy bomber #44-83575.
'Love this shot. Exquisite detail, tones, execution in general. 'Moody sky over the old warbird is ideal. We're fortunate up here w/ our skies - always changing, often dramatic.
What HiHo and DWT said, Ken this is an impressive photo. The definition, clarity and detail inside that cowling - that is a beast of a power plant. I appreciate the detailed engineering that is behind these seemingly simple machines and your photo captures that awesome understanding for me.
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